Why Try: This make-ahead whole grain salad holds great in the fridge for weekday lunches or carefree entertaining.

Foodie Byte: Alternate dried apricots and currents with dried cranberries and fresh chopped apples for a delicious Autumn-inspired rice salad. Or switch out the long grain and wild rice blend with brown rice or other artisan whole grain rice blends.

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Preparation

Combine cooked rice, pecans, red onion, apricots, parsley and currents in a large bowl and toss to blend.